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eniOS 8 HD Audio Playback, New In-Ear Headphones Rumored for WWDChttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/ios_8_hd_audio_playback_new_inear_headphones_rumored_wwdc
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/apple_in-ear_headphones_620px.png" alt="Apple In-Ear Headphones" width="620" height="300" /></p><p>Apple's WWDC 2014 keynote is now less than three weeks away, and while speculation has run amok about iPhone 6 and iOS 8, at least one of the company's accessories is getting a slice of the rumor mill this week.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.macotakara.jp/blog/rumor/entry-23415.html?" target="_blank">Mac Otakara</a> (via <a href="http://www.macrumors.com/2014/05/13/hd-audio-ios-8-new-in-ear-headphones-lightning/" target="_blank">MacRumors</a>) reported Monday that Apple may be planning to improve the audio playback quality of the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad with this year's iOS 8, including a new set of In-Ear Headphones.<br /><br />The first part of today's WWDC 2014 rumor involves how iOS 7's built-in Music app plays back 24-bit audio files, which are currently limited to 48 kHz. Cupertino may get around this limitation with iOS 8 by allowing a Made for iPhone (MFi) audio accessory to tap into the Lightning connector, which would be capable of high-definition audio playback.<br /><br />As is typical of Apple, the iPhone maker is rumored to pave the way by debuting a new version of the company's <a href="http://www.apple.com/ipod/in-ear-headphones/" target="_blank">In-Ear Headphones</a>, which would include the Lightning cable necessary for high-definition playback. The report notes Apple's In-Ear Headphones haven't been updated since 2008, although the $79 accessory is still sold from the company's online and retail stores.<br /><br />Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference kicks off in San Francisco on June 2, which is rumored to include the first public appearance of Beats Electronics co-founders Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre, assuming last Friday's report of an acquisition actually pans out.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/ios_8_hd_audio_playback_new_inear_headphones_rumored_wwdc#commentsNewsApple Inc.HD audiohigh definitionin-ear headphonesiOS 8Made for iPhonemusic appsRumorsWWDC 2014iPadiPhoneiPodTue, 13 May 2014 13:15:21 +0000J.R. Bookwalter19943 at http://www.maclife.comNew Camera App Touts 2K Resolution Video Capture from iPhone 5, 5shttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/new_camera_app_touts_2k_resolution_video_capture_iphone_5_5s
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/ultrakam_app_620px.png" alt="Ultrakam" width="620" height="300" /></p><p>When it comes to high definition, former heavyweight 1080p HD is starting to look like yesterday's news as the resolution race continues to ratchet up ever-increasing numbers -- some of which are apparently now attainable from the iPhone.<br /><br />Developer Hassan Uriostegui has released a new, universal camera app called <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ultrakam.-professional-camera/id824589326?mt=8&amp;ign-mpt=uo%3D4" target="_blank">Ultrakam</a>, which claims to be able to record video at 2K film resolution, capturing 70 percent more pixels than standard 1080p HD.<br /><br />Ultrakam sounds like a pretty impressive accomplishment based on specs alone, including the ability to capture 24fps video at 2240 x 1672. But the developer didn't stop there, packing in high-quality time-lapse at custom intervals, 10x slow-motion and switching between H.264 and M-JPEG for a nearly uncompressed experience.<br /><br />The app isn't just a way to capture 2K video, either -- Ultrakam also allows iPhone, iPod touch and iPad owners to keep a gallery of high-definition videos on their device and play them while on the go in a resolution higher than the Retina Display can even show.<br /><br />Using your iPhone to record video and don't want to disrupt the screen to change settings? The developer also offers a Bluetooth Remote Control companion app for Ultrakam, which allows users to control exposure, focus and more without ever touching the shooting device.<br /><br /><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ultrakam.-professional-camera/id824589326?mt=8&amp;ign-mpt=uo%3D4" target="_blank">Ultrakam</a> is now available for $6.99 from the App Store as a universal app which requires iOS 7.0 or later; <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ultrakam-remote-control.-bluetooth/id842380001?mt=8" target="_blank">Ultrakam Remote Control</a> is also available for $2.99 and likewise works with the iPhone, iPod touch or iPad.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/new_camera_app_touts_2k_resolution_video_capture_iphone_5_5s#commentsNews2KApp Storebluetoothcamera appshigh definitionhigh resolutioniphone 5iPhone 5SRemote ControlUltrakamiPadiPhoneiPodMon, 31 Mar 2014 13:21:00 +0000J.R. Bookwalter19655 at http://www.maclife.comHow to Choose Between HD and SD Rentals on Apple TVhttp://www.maclife.com/article/howtos/how_choose_between_hd_and_sd_rentals_apple_tv
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u12635/atv_teaser.png" width="150" height="109" class="graphic-right" />High definition video is one of the biggest reasons to own an Apple TV. But, if your internet connection doesn’t support the bandwidth needs of HD video rentals, you’re pretty much out of luck. Fortunately, you can still rent videos in standard definition quality from Apple (and at a cheaper price, too!) on your Apple TV. Here's how!<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/coryb" target="_blank">Cory Bohon on Twitter</a></em>.</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/howtos/how_choose_between_hd_and_sd_rentals_apple_tv#commentsGalleryApple TVhigh definitioniTunesiTunes StoreRentalsStandard DefinitionvideoHow-TosFri, 17 Jun 2011 23:00:54 +0000Cory Bohon11405 at http://www.maclife.comCan a Next-Gen Nintendo Hardware Topple Apple's Growing Gaming Dominance?http://www.maclife.com/article/blogs/can_nextgen_nintendo_hardware_topple_apples_growing_gaming_dominance
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u286882/nintendo200.jpg" width="200" height="150" style="float: right;" />We’d like to tear you away from the latest rumors and scuttlebutt surrounding the next iteration of the iPhone for just a moment in order to bring you an important public service announcement: Companies other than Apple are currently busy preparing their own next generation devices too. It’s a shocking, we know, but we swear it’s the truth. Take Nintendo, for example. Word has it that they’re in the middle of prototyping their next generation console gaming system. Given that a little over a year ago, Nintendo <a href="http://www.maclife.com/article/news/nintendo_refers_apple_enemy_future" target="_self">declared</a> Apple “the enemy of the future”, will their next hardware offering be designed to take on Cupertino’s forays into the realm of gaming? <br /><br />In a word: Nah.<br /><br />Back in April, <em>GameInformer</em> gave us <a href="http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/04/14/new-nintendo-console-at-e3.aspx" target="_blank">the goods</a> on what is believed to be Nintendo’s successor to the Wii. According to “multiple sources” the console, which as mentioned is believed to be called Project Cafe, is set for a fall 2012 release. On the obvious side of things, Project Cafe is rumoured to support for high-definition television screens, and will be able to rock games at an HD resolution. We’re pretty sure you’ll agree that this is a no-brainer. Now for a few whispers from the unicorn-powered side of the rumour mill: tech pundits and unnamed insiders have declared that Project Cafe’s game controllers will play host to a 6.2-inch touch screen, dual analog sticks and eight buttons. To keep things old school, Project Cafe is also said to be backwards compatible with the gyroscope-chipped Wii Remote, which suggests to us that if you currently own a Wii and are considering an upgrade to Nintendo’s new system once it becomes available, many of the games you already own will still be compatible. That friends, is a win.&nbsp;</p><p>It’s also been <a href="http://gear.ign.com/articles/116/1163325p1.html" target="_blank">mentioned</a> online that Project Cafe may utilize a three-core design chip built by IBM&nbsp; that will natively support 1080p and stereoscopic 3D right out of the box. We have to admit, that is any of this is true, Nintendo will have the makings of another game changing home console system on their hands. But red-hot, cutting edge hardware boasting next-gen graphics and a wide variety of titles does not an iOS gaming killer make.<br /><br />Despite a declaration last year by Nintendo’s president Satoru Iwata that Apple was his company’s “Enemy of the Future”, the Japanese gaming giant has done very little to shore up Cupertino’s runaway success in the realm of portable gaming. Sure, they’ve released the 3DS, and their own extensive library of games, but none of it has managed to make so much as a dent in the runaway fiscal success of the iTunes App Store and the devices it supports. If that’s the case when comparing mobile gaming devices against each other -- oranges to oranges, if you will -- then the possibility of Nintendo’s hopes of beating down iOS’ growing share of the mobile gaming market by unleashing a new home console -- apples to oranges -- seem pretty remote. <br /><br />If anything, we’d suggest that given the advent of AirTunes, the regular introduction of more powerful iOS hardware and the comparatively low cost of games iOS games versus their pricey console-based cousins, Apple could be set to drink even more of Nintendo’s milkshake. After all, if a single device could offer you the same high quality gaming experience at home or on the go, why would you ever consider investing a house-bound gaming solution, especially if that mobile device also serves as a very respectable productivity and lifestyle management platform to boot? And what about the Apple TV? If Apple opts to bake in iOS gaming support into that low-cost set top streaming beauty, you have to wonder how many consumers would opt to buy it to fill their gaming needs instead of a more expensive Nintendo console. <br /><br />We’re sure that what ever Nintendo has in store for gamers will be awesome… but not so awesome as to see any members of Apple’s executive team lose any sleep over it.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em>Follow this article's author, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/SeamusBellamy" target="_blank">Seamus Bellamy on Twitter</a>. <a href="http://www.twitter.com/SeamusBellamy" target="_blank"><br /></a></em></p>http://www.maclife.com/article/blogs/can_nextgen_nintendo_hardware_topple_apples_growing_gaming_dominance#commentsBlogsGaminghigh definitioniOSnext-generationnintendoOpinioniPadiPhoneiPodTue, 31 May 2011 22:00:57 +0000Seamus Bellamy11135 at http://www.maclife.comElgato Announces EyeTV HDhttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/elgato_announces_eyetv_hd
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u53/elgato_0.jpg" width="250" height="219" class="graphic-left" />Elgato has announced its new <a href="http://www.elgato.com/elgato/na/mainmenu/products/EyeTV-HD/product1.en.html" target="_blank">EyeTV HD</a>, a DVR set top box that provides full access to premium cable or satellite television on a Mac. Users will now be able to watch, record, edit and gear down in anticipation for the season finales of their favorite shows all from the comfort of their own home computer. <br /><br />EyeTV HD also includes a dual-format capture mode that records television programming so that it's optimized for the iPhone and iPad, enabling users to stream the video to their favorite iDevices with the EyeTV app. Additionally, users can also capture video from analog and digital sources, like a VCR or a camcorder, and it includes inputs for both HD devices and S-video. <br /><br />Needless to say, this is a nifty device for households that don't have room or don't want to bother with purchasing a television and paying for cable.</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/elgato_announces_eyetv_hd#commentsNewsElgatohd tvhigh definitionMon, 24 May 2010 16:33:55 +0000Florence Ion6988 at http://www.maclife.com